✈️ Discounted award flights this November

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Goooood morning/afternoon/evening, friend.

Depending on when you read this, I’m either 35,000 feet over the Atlantic, or I’m sitting in a London pub enjoying fish ‘n chips the size of my arm…

…or a scone, or beans on toast, or some other beige-colored British food. 🙃

But you’re here for the travel highlights, so let’s do that.

💳 Sponsored by the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card: Earn an elevated 165,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first three months from account opening!

✈️ Delta will gift you a $100 eCredit when you book a Main Cabin flight to Europe (book before November 30, 2025).

🎥 Don’t let another Marriott Bonvoy Free Night Award go to waste — this week’s YouTube video will tell you everything you need to know to score the most value.

🏆 Our Favorite Pick: Are you down for a spontaneous escape?

And no, I’m not asking you to sign up and be my buddy on the Amazing Race. Although… 👀

I’m talking about Singapore Airlines’ latest Spontaneous Escapes promo, dishing out up to 30% off award flights to destinations across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

The catch? You’ve got to book by the end of this month and fly next month — no changes, no refunds, no excuses. You book it, you fly it.

One of our favorite routes is the New York (JFK) to/from Frankfurt (FRA) route for just 17,500 miles in economy or 36,000 miles in premium economy.

And if you’re feeling even more spontaneous, there are plenty of other routes that’ll take you onward from various European cities to Singapore. You can even head to other spots in Asia, Africa, and Australia. Find this month’s full list here.

And remember, you can get Singapore miles in your account by transferring points from most major banks.

💡 Pro Tip: I’ve personally transferred points from both this card and this card to Singapore in the past. It’s as easy as that!

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💳 Earn 165k bonus points for your next hotel stay

As someone who has opened many credit cards in my day, it takes a lot for any given card to remain in my top five year after year…

But every now and then, I come across a unicorn. Enter: the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card — a card with rich benefits that’ll take your travels further.

For starters, it’s currently boasting a limited-time welcome offer of 165,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first three months from account opening.

In addition to the bonus points, it’s also packed with other perks:

🙌 Earn a whopping 26x points per dollar at IHG properties
👑 Complimentary IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status (includes early check-in, late check-out, complimentary room upgrades if available, a welcome amenity, and more)
🛏️ An Anniversary Free Night (worth up to 40,000 points with the ability to top it off with additional points for fancier stays)
🛃 Up to $120 credit, every four years, for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, or NEXUS application
✈️ Up to $50 United Airlines TravelBank Cash each year, with registration
👀 Fourth-night free perk on award stays of four consecutive nights or more (book four nights, and only use points for three of those nights!)

That is insane value for a card with a low $99 annual fee!

Bottom line: This card is packed with value, and if you love travel, this is a must-have in your wallet.

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